2022 Map of Merkel West

About this map

The West Texas ranching and agricultural landscape of Taylor County unfolds across this 2022 survey, defined by the rugged relief of Mulberry Canyon and the prominent peaks of Blowout Mtn and Spears Mtn. The terrain is drained by a network of waterways including Noodle Cr, Bitter Cr, and Little Bitter Cr, which cut through the high plains. Settlement is concentrated along the Interstate 20 corridor, which serves as the primary artery connecting the communities of Merkel and Trent. Genealogy researchers will find several localized landmarks, such as the White Church and the Trent Garden of Memories Cem, which anchor the historical identity of this rural region. The small settlement of Blair sits centrally among a grid of county roads that navigate the varying elevations, providing a clear record of modern property boundaries and land use in the Big Country area.